Apply for Product Development Engineer

JOB PURPOSE / ROLE:

Provide technical, solution-development, and commercial support for product management and product development activities within Es’hailSat, with a focus on new satellite applications, products, and services that meet customer requirements and support business objectives. The role is responsible for conducting system-level analysis, customer and service requirements assessments, technical feasibility studies, capacity evaluations, and solution recommendations in coordination with Business Development, Sales, Marketing, Capacity Management, and technical teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct system-level and customer/service requirements analysis, engineering calculations, and capacity assessments.
• Advise Sales, customers, and internal stakeholders on solutions that are technically viable, cost-effective, scalable, and practical to implement.
• Contribute to the assessment of the commercial feasibility, viability, and business impact of new products, services, and solutions.
• Develop and evaluate Ka-band applications and solutions for broadcasting, broadband connectivity, VSAT, and data distribution services.
• Study new service proposals and customer requirements and provide sound recommendations on technical and commercial feasibility.
• Assist in developing technical, commercial, and programmatic proposals for prospective customers.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with terminal manufacturers, equipment vendors, technology providers, and system integrators.
• Provide technical support to Marketing by developing technical value propositions, product positioning inputs, and key selling points for product and services.
• Assist Marketing in conducting market research, technology evaluations, and competitive analysis to identify applicable solutions and prepare recommendations for management.
• Maintain close coordination with Business Development, Sales, Marketing, Capacity Management, and technical teams to support the development and rollout of new products, services, and solutions.
• Recommend improvements to product development policies, processes, and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for Es’hailSat products and services by monitoring best practices, international standards, technology developments, and changes in the business environment.
• Prepare accurate management reports and provide timely updates to the Product Development Manager on product development initiatives, market opportunities, project outcomes, and technology developments.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
• Certification or relevant functionally related training in satellite technology, broadcast services, VSAT, telecommunications services, product development, or related areas is an advantage.
• In-depth understanding of satellite communications systems and architectures.
• Strong knowledge of satellite designs, capabilities, and operational limitations.
• In-depth understanding of satellite link budget analysis and performance evaluation.
• Working knowledge of satellite engineering and analysis tools.

Minimum Experience:

• 4–8 years of experience in satellite communications, system engineering, system calculations, service design, or related telecommunications engineering functions.
• Knowledge of satellite services, network architectures, capacity requirements, engineering calculations, service assignments, and implementation techniques relevant to the role.
• Experience in VSAT commercialization, service sizing, and Ka-band satellite applications is an advantage.
• Experience in customer solution development, technical proposal preparation, commercial assessment, and product/service feasibility evaluation is preferred.

Knowledge:

• Extensive knowledge of satellite services, technologies, and customer requirements.
• Ability to independently analyse customer needs and develop innovative technical solutions.
• Strong focus on efficiency improvement, simplification, and continuous optimization.
• Ability to effectively liaise with Marketing, Business Development, Sales, Capacity Management, and technical teams on technical specifications, proposed solutions, and recommendations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of satellite link analysis principles and methodologies.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and documentation skills.
• Self-motivated, energetic, and proactive approach to work.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Task-driven, results-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

COMPETENCES:

• Conceptual thinking
• Agile Process Know-how
• Analytical thinking
• Proactiveness
• Flexibility
• Organizational awareness
• Curious and Information seeking
• Entrepreneurial and Innovation-driven
• Customer focused
• Ability to follow clear technical direction